A new mum is always looking after baby, but who's looking after mum? If you know a new mum, or perhaps you yourself are expecting (in which case get hinting). Here's a little guide of some super gifts that are practical and thoughtful, to support every new Mama. Having been through it a couple of times before, I have a good idea of what a new mum really wants. The gifts that will touch her heart, make life easier or simply mean the world. So scroll on down and treat the news

The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, leaving hospital after the birth of Prince George I am a huge royalist, I mean HUGE! And it was music to my ears when my mate Kate, ahem the Duchess of Cambridge, confirmed she used hypnobirthing for all three births. When you strip it all back, she still has the same fears, the same anxieties, and the same challenges as any other mother during pregnancy. Even before the bump starts to show. And this is why the Duchess of Cambridge turned to h

Induction of labour has lots of pros and cons. It's essential to gather all the information to decide what is right, for you and your baby. Firstly, let's look at what is an induction? An induced labour is when you start labour artificially. Inductions are on the rise, globally. Labour can be induced for various reasons, some of which, can be controversial. We'll explore this a little later. For now though, let's look at how... So, how do you induce labour? A membrane sweep c

A smiling pregnant woman supported by her partner, ready to welcome baby with the help of The Birth Movement’s relaxation and breathing techniques. Without a doubt the most common question I get from my couples is: "How do we know when to head to hospital?" There are many signs and things we can look out for to determine how far progressed we are with birth, but please remember this: everyone is different ! No two births are the same, people birth at a different pace, with di